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Detectives ‘out of leads’ ask for help identifying sexual assault suspect

A sketch of a man suspected of sexual assault in Clayton County on Dec. 13, 2016. (Credit: Clayton County Police Department)
A sketch of a man suspected of sexual assault in Clayton County on Dec. 13, 2016. (Credit: Clayton County Police Department)
By Ellen Eldridge
Aug 1, 2017

After seven months, Clayton County detectives have run out of leads in a sexual assault investigation, police said.

The victim worked with a sketch artist to render an image of the suspect accused of the Dec. 13, 2016, assault that took place near the Anthos at Chase Village Apartment homes in Jonesboro.

RELATED: Sex offender found in woods during manhunt, charged with rape

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477) to earn a reward of up to $2000. Reference Clayton County Police Department Case #16072611.

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